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Diocese of Xuzhou

Dioecesis Siuceuvensis

天主教徐州教区
Xuzhou Cathedral
Location
Country China
Metropolitan Nanjing
Statistics
Area20,000 km2 (7,700 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 1950)
4,500,000
93,500 (2.1%)
Information
Rite Latin Rite
Cathedral Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Xuzhou
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Sede Vacante
Metropolitan Archbishop Francis Savio Lu Xinping

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Xuzhou/Süchow ( Latin: Siuceuven(sis), Chinese: 徐州) is a diocese located in the city of Xuzhou ( Jiangsu) in the ecclesiastical province of Nanjing in China.

History

  • July 1, 1931: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Xuzhou 徐州 from the Apostolic Vicariate of Nanjing 南京
  • June 18, 1935: Promoted as Apostolic Vicariate of Xuzhou 徐州
  • April 11, 1946: Promoted as Diocese of Xuzhou 徐州

Leadership

  • Bishops of Xuzhou 徐州 (Roman rite)
  • Vicars Apostolic of Xuzhou 徐州 (Roman Rite)
    • Bishop Philip Côté, S.J. (June 18, 1935 – April 11, 1946)

References